Kitchener Natural Areas Program

Through our Kitchener Natural Areas Program (KNAP), we offer events and learning opportunities for people of all ages. We run these programs at Huron Natural Area and other spaces in Kitchener.

On this page:

1. About the program
2. Current events
3. Cost

About the program

The Kitchener Natural Areas Program (KNAP) is an environmental program that promotes the stewardship of our natural spaces by:

• engaging the community in environmental stewardship projects
• educating people about our natural areas
• creating opportunities for people to experience nature in the city

We offer this program through partnerships with:

• Nature Connect
• Humans in Nature

Current events

Our program schedule has a variety of programs to help you get in touch with nature and yourself through guided hikes, meditations, mindfulness practices and educational guided walks. Visit our calendar to explore all our upcoming programs.

Fall program schedule

• Friday, December 5: Guided Nature Walk – Natchez Woods
• Saturday, December 6: Yoga Hike – Huron Natural Area
• Friday, December 12: Guided Nature Walk – Doon Regional Forest
• Sunday, December 14: Guided Nature Meditation (online)
• Friday, December 19: Guided Nature Walk – Huron Natural Area
• Sunday, December 21: Winter Solstice Forest Bathing – Huron Natural Area

Cost

Most events are free. If there is a fee, we will include it in the program description.